Parenting Concerns

Our Next Podcast Special Guest Is…YOU – Send Us Your Questions!

We’re kicking off 2023 with a special episode of Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple featuring *you* our listeners. What questions do you have about the mental health of a child or teen in your life?

Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr.

How to Support Youth Athletes When a Sports Injury Derails Their Season

Agony. Fear. Uncertainty. A loss of what could have been…

These are just a few psychological hallmarks of an injured athlete’s experience.

Supporting Youth Following the Colorado Springs Shooting

Another shooting. Another hate crime.

Our hearts go out to the survivors and the families and friends of those who are tragically lost.

We have surpassed 600 mass shootings this year. And sadly marginalized groups, including those who identify as LGBTQ are often the targets.

Your Child’s Medication: How to Help Organize and Manage Their Treatment

JUMP TO: Tips for Managing Medication

Navigating the healthcare system is often a nightmare for both parents and doctors.

¿Qué sucede si mi hijo tiene un trastorno obsesivo compulsivo (TOC)?

Al escribir este artículo, revisé mi computadora tres veces hoy para asegurarme de haberlo guardado.

May Mental Health Month 2022

It’s May, Mental Health Awareness Month! What better way to learn and engage those around you than with a calendar of content and activities. The mental health of our children, teens, and young adults has never been more important.

What If My Child Has Depression?

What is child depression, and when should you worry about it in your child or teen? See more, below.

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“Depression” is a funny term.

What If My Child Has an Anxiety Disorder?

Seth just started driving, and he’s doing pretty well.  The written test was a breeze, and on the streets around his house he feels comfortable. He even volunteered to drive his little sister to the mall.

Suicidio en Primavera: ¿Una Combi-nación (Im)probable?

Todos sabemos que los intentos de suicidio, la ideación suicida e incluso la tragedia de morirse por suicidio aumentan durante los días festivos de invierno.

Es algo que damos por hecho. Está en toda la prensa, está en la cultura popular.

Low Self-Esteem: Where Does It Come From and What Can Adults Do to Help?

You can also listen to more about self-esteem below, or ‘Shrinking It Down’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Download our PDF on Low Self-Esteem

Let’s consider two adolescent scenarios.